A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7479047 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 65856468 epoch_slot_no: 19668 block_no: 7478870 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 81094 time: 2022-07-10 03:12:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf23d5c77d28b9191bd7eac0608c98c0df04180bfca1fced3f47196c26fc3f07Block Operator
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